Farer THREE HAND SERIES IIIvsTissot Gentleman

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer THREE HAND SERIES III at true scale

THREE HAND SERIES III

Tissot Gentleman at true scale

Gentleman

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

11.8mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

68h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,095

$950

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
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Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
68h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$950
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer THREE HAND SERIES III

Owners widely report the Farer THREE HAND SERIES III features attractive textured dials, a La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement with a 68-hour power reserve, and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown. Some owners find the designs too generic compared to previous releases, though salmon and red dials are noted as appealing. One reviewer found the minute hashes difficult to read in certain lights. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer THREE HAND SERIES III well for its textured dials and robust movement at the price.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its exceptional value, versatile design, and impressive finishing that appears a tier above its price point. The Powermatic 80 movement is consistently highlighted for its 80-hour power reserve and reliability, with some models featuring a silicon balance spring. Owners appreciate its comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of the 40mm size being ideal for most wrists and the 38mm variant being a "Goldilocks" size. The dial's sunburst and pyramidal finishes are noted for how they interact with light, and its build quality is often compared favorably to more expensive alternatives. Some owners desire a smaller 36-38mm size, and one reviewer found the "Powermatic 80 Silicium" text on the dial perplexing. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Gentleman highly for its refined aesthetics and robust movement at an attractive price.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree on its value at the price point. No shared weaknesses were identified.